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In the arrest report, Trooper D.P. Lewis said Palmer made eye contact with him during the pursuit and drove into the front of his patrol car. The force of the impact caused the SUV to become wedged between the front of the patrol car and several pine trees.

After the collision, Palmer and two passengers exited the SUV. Palmer admitted to smoking marijuana in the SUV prior to the accident, the report said.

It was also discovered that the SUV was stolen and a $100 counterfeit bill was found on Palmer.